Jug
Stuart crystal
Category
Glass
Date
circa 1900 - 1999
Materials
Glass and silver plated metal
Measurements
295 x 90 x 140 mm
Collection
Tredegar, Newport
NT 1551718.1
Summary
Jug. A crystal glass claret jug, with cylindrical club-shaped body, tapering towards the top. Cut glass geometric design with reed flute design that repeats, forming bands of diamond shapes. Surmounted by an electroplated silver cap with a spout in the shape of a man’s head on one side and a scrolled handle with floral design on the other and a finial-topped hinged lid.
Provenance
Bequeathed to Newport Museums and Galleries by Ann Bowen. On loan to the National Trust from Newport Museums and Galleries.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of lid: STAFF SILVER PLATED ENGLAND
Makers and roles
Stuart crystal